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EXHIBIT 2
LETTER DATED JULY 10, 2000 FROM
STILWELL ASSOCIATES, L.P. TO THE ISSUER
STILWELL ASSOCIATES, L.P.
26 Broadway, 23rd Floor
New York, New York 10004
(212) 269-5800
July 10, 2000
By Federal Express and Facsimile
Cameron Financial Corporation
1304 North Walnut Street
Cameron, Missouri 64429
Attention: Corporate Secretary
Re: Request for Records
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Stilwell Associates, L.P. ("Stilwell Associates") is the
record owner of one thousand (1000) shares of common stock of Cameron Financial
Corporation (the "Corporation"). Pursuant to Section 220 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law, Stilwell Associates hereby requests permission to inspect and
copy, no later than July 17, 2000, during normal business hours, the following
(collectively, the "Stockholder List"):
1. A complete record or list of the Corporation's stockholders,
certified by the Corporation or its transfer agent, showing the
names and addresses of each stockholder and the number of shares
of stock registered in the name of each such stockholder, as of
the most recent date available;
2. A magnetic computer tape list of the holders of the Corporation's
stock as of the most recent date available, showing the names,
addresses and number of shares held by such stockholders, such
computer processing data as is necessary for Stilwell Associates
to make use of such magnetic computer tape, and a printout of such
magnetic computer tape for verification purposes;
3. All daily transfer sheets showing changes in the names, addresses
and number of shares of the Corporation's stockholders which are
in or come into the possession of the Corporation or its transfer
agent, or which can reasonably be obtained from brokers, dealers,
bank, clearing agencies or voting trustees or their nominees, from
the date of the stockholder list referred to above to the
conlusion of the next meeting of shareholders;
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4. All information in or which comes into the Corporation's
possession, or which can reasonably be obtained from brokers,
dealers, banks, clearing agencies or voting trustees or their
nominees concerning the names, addresses and number of shares held
by the participating brokers and banks named in the individual
nominee names of Cede & Co., Pacific & Co., Kray & Co., Philadep
and DLJ, or other similar nominees;
5. All information in or which comes into the Corporation's
possession, or which can reasonably be obtained from brokers,
dealers, banks, clearing agencies or voting trustees relating to
the names of the beneficial owners of the Corporation's stock
("NOBO's") in the format of a printout in descending order balance
(such information is readily available to the Corporation under
Rule 14(b-1(b)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934);
6. A stop list or stop lists relating to any shares of stock of the
Corporation and any additions or deletions from the date of the
list referred to in paragraph (a) above; and
7. A list of all stockholders owning 1,000 or more shares of
Corporation stock arranged in descending order as of the most
recent date available.
Stilwell Associates is requesting the right to inspect the
Stockholder List for purposes of communicating with fellow stockholders of the
Corporation regarding the corporate affairs of the Corporation, including,
without limitation, to communicate with fellow stockholders regarding the
opportunities for the Corporation to maximize stockholder value.
The undersigned designates and authorizes its attorney,
Spencer L. Schneider, Esq., of 145 Hudson Street, Ninth Floor, New York, New
York 10013, Phone: (212) 431-7151, and any other persons designated by him,
including local counsel, to conduct the inspection and copying requested herein.
Stilwell Associates will pay the reasonable costs of obtaining
the Stockholder List.
Please advise Spencer L. Schneider, Esq., at (212) 431-7151,
when and where the information demanded herein will be made available.
Very truly yours,
/s/
Joseph Stilwell
General Partner of Stilwell Associates, L.P.
Copy to:
Mr. Duane E. Kohlstaedt
Chief Executive Officer
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STATE OF NEW YORK )
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COUNTY OF NEW YORK )
I, Joseph Stilwell am the General Partner of Stilwell Associates, L.P.,
the record owner of one thousand (1000) shares of common stock of Cameron
Financial Corporation. I am authorized to execute the foregoing demand on behalf
of Stilwell Associates, L.P. The facts, statements and representations contained
in the foregoing demand are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
/s/ Joseph Stilwell
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Joseph Stilwell
Sworn to before me this
10th day of July, 2000
/s/__________________
Notary Public
